Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to ensuring that Nigeria’s 2027 general elections are free, fair, and transparent.
Abbas made the statement during a meeting with a delegation from the European Union (EU) in Abuja, where he emphasized that the Federal Government is prioritizing electoral credibility and accountability through ongoing legislative reforms.
According to the Speaker, the National Assembly is currently reviewing and amending the Electoral Act 2022 to strengthen the nation’s electoral framework and address issues raised by both local and international observers after the 2023 polls.
“I want to acknowledge that the leadership of this country under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is deeply committed to improving our electoral processes, particularly in light of the concerns expressed by international observers in the 2023 elections,” Abbas said.
He explained that the leadership of the Senate and the House of Representatives met recently to harmonize positions on proposed amendments to the Electoral Act.
The objective, he noted, is to make the next election cycle more credible and consistent with global democratic standards.
“We in the National Assembly have been working diligently to identify challenges from the last elections and explore legislative solutions. Our goal is to make the 2027 elections more transparent, widely acceptable, and aligned with international best practices,” he added.
Abbas also called for stronger collaboration between the National Assembly and international partners like the EU in advancing public enlightenment and advocacy efforts that promote electoral integrity.
Responding, the leader of the EU delegation, Barry Andrews, who is a member of the European Parliament, commended the Nigerian legislature for its active role in deepening democratic governance.
Other members of the EU delegation included Ambassador Gautier Mignot, election experts Ralph-Michael Peters and Eirini-Maria Gounari, election administration specialist Maros Gabriel, Democracy and Rule of Law programme manager Laolu Olawumi, and political adviser Osaro Odemwingie.
